Rocky Boy West, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Boy West, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Boy West?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County — the most common reported hazard around Rocky Boy West, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $194,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rocky Boy West?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 87 miles southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Rocky Boy West | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 87 mi southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 155 mi east | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 181 mi south-southeast | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Rocky Boy West
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Boy West, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 5, 1988, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2023, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Rocky Boy West's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Rocky Boy West radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Boy West, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 87 miles southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Boy West?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Boy West the lowest scan from KTFX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky Boy West free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Rocky Boy West, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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